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Where to Go: the 15 Best Temple Tours with Lunch Worldwide

24 tours  ·  from $6 a head

This is the shortlist you would hand a friend: 15 temple tours with lunch worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before the gate.

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch - The Guadalupe Shrine and its religious importance
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Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

1.Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,603 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan from central Mexico City. Your English-speaking guide leads the history stops, an obsidian workshop adds a tequila tasting, and an optional Mexican buffet fills the long day. Private tours include hotel pickup.

“Really great tour and Geo explained everything really well and with such enthusiasum - she really elevated the experience. Recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The journey from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

2.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya’s four key temple ruins from Bangkok. Visit Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Lokayasutha, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat with an English, German, Thai, or Japanese-speaking guide. The $28 option can include transport, entrance fees, and a Thai buffet lunch, with hotel pickup available.

“Great. AJ was knowledgeable and a fantastic person. Very helpful as well”

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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry - Bibiheybat Mosque begins the cultural story
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Baku: Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

3.Gobustan, Mud Volcano, Fire Mount, Temple Lunch Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3,246 reviews · from $6Cheapest good one

Spend a full day beyond Baku visiting Bibiheybat Mosque, Gobustan’s petroglyphs and mud volcanoes, Ateshgah Fire Temple, Yanar Dag, and the Heydar Aliyev Centre. Guides such as Yashar, Nabat, Rza, Mehri, and Islam are praised for clear storytelling. Entry fees may be extra unless you choose the inclusive option.

“It was a great tour and Nabat made it more memorable for us tourist for being so friendly, informative and giving above and beyond hospitality.”

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Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included - Starting from Siem Reap in a cool minibus
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Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

4.Angkor Wat Sunset Small Group Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,059 reviews · from $20

Explore Angkor Wat, Bayon, Ta Prohm, and Angkor Thom in a small group with guides such as Chenda, Ra, or King Kong. Hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, cold towels, and lunch by Srah Srang are included. The day runs long, with lots of walking and an optional uphill sunset stop at Phnom Bakheng.

“Great trip, great guide. Mr Kim is a very learned guide with a good sense of humor. It was well balanced.”

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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch - Mae Kachan Hot Spring: a brief reset on the way north
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Chiang Mai: White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

5.White, Red/Black & Blue Temples Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,017 reviews · 12 hours · from $33

Spend a full day touring Chiang Rai from Chiang Mai, with stops at Mae Kachan Hot Spring, Wat Rong Khun, the Blue Temple, Huay Pla Kang Temple and Baan Dam Museum. Guides such as Andy, Suzy and Huri are praised for clear explanations and good timing. Expect a long van ride, buffet lunch and an optional Karen village visit.

“The temples were so beautiful and the trip was so worth it. The lunch was buffet style and really delicious.”

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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram and its Angkor-style towers
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The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

6.The Old Siam: Ayutthaya Temples Small Group Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 992 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

This seven-hour small-group trip takes you from Bangkok to four major Ayutthaya ruins, including Wat Chaiwatthanaram and the Buddha head at Wat Maha That. Expect an air-conditioned van or mini coach, temple fees and lunch if selected, plus guides such as AJ, Sam, Karl, or Jum depending on the day. Pickup is optional, with drop-off at MBK Mall.

“Comfortable way to get to Ayutthaya. Boeing was a great guide and the ruins are beautiful. But personally I don’t think the lunch stop is worth it. I’d rather have gone back earlier to Bangkok.”

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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch - Arashiyama Bamboo Forest: beautiful, brief, and busy
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Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

7.Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · from $61

This nine-hour day trip links Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Nara Park, Todai-ji, and Fushimi Inari Shrine by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Gary, Nick, Eric, and Mike lead different departures in English or Chinese. Lunch comes in a 120-year-old Kyoto townhouse, with Kobe beef, pork, or vegetarian curry options.

“Our tour guy Gary was Amazing. Definitely worth doing the this tour lots to see and so many historical sites! Very entertaining and fun trip - time just flies by. Highly recommend the tour!”

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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch - What the Guide Adds to Two Famous Sites
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Luxor: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

8.Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 658 reviews · 4 hours · from $40

Visit Karnak and Luxor temples with an English-speaking guide such as Mena Oweda, Mohamed Refaaie, Omar, or Ghada, depending on availability. You’ll hear the stories behind the columns, obelisks, hieroglyphs, and Theban gods, then enjoy Egyptian food at a local restaurant, rooftop venue, or Nile-side setting. East Bank pickup and drop-off are included.

“Demiana is a great and knowledgeable guide and person. We really enjoy to visit and learn more about the temples in Luxor! Service very good.”

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Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch - The Bangkok departure and ride to Ayutthaya
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Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

9.Small Group Tour to Ayutthaya Temples from Bangkok with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 656 reviews · from $35

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting Wat Lokayasutharam, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Chaiwatthanaram. English-speaking guides such as Kelly, Karl, Mindy, and Paul lead the tour, with about 40 minutes at each site. Lunch is included only with selected options.

“Our guide, Jum was excellent. Punctual, professional and fun. Our driver Woody was also excellent. I am grateful to both of them for a great day!”

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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch - The early pickup and the long road south
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Luxor: Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

10.Abu Simbel Temple Private Guided Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 546 reviews · 15 hours · from $148

Travel from Luxor to Abu Simbel in a private air-conditioned car, then explore Ramses II and Queen Nefertari’s temples with a local guide. The 15-hour day includes hotel pickup, entry, lunch, and return transport. Guides such as Mustafa, Hani, Ahmed Ashraf, and Medo are praised for clear explanations and allowing time for photos.

“Visiting Abu Simbel was unforgettable, thanks to Ahmed Sony. His deep knowledge, storytelling, and respect for the site elevated the entire experience. Ahmed didn’t just guide he made the history feel alive, explaining everything from Ramses II to the temple’s alignment with passion and clarity. He also knew the perfect spots and times for photos, without ever rushing the moment. What stood out most was his calm presence and genuine love for the place. If you want a guide who’s insightful, respectful, and truly connected to Abu Simbel Ahmed is the one. Highly recommended!”

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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch - Meeting near Tofukuji
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Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

11.Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · from $110

Spend four and a half hours exploring Kyoto’s Zen tradition with a local guide such as Yutaka, Hikari, or Yuka. Visit Tofukuji, walk through a dry garden, learn zazen from a monk, and share a traditional Buddhist lunch. Groups are capped at seven, making this a calm, personal introduction to Zen.

“Yutaka was an incredible guide—knowledgeable, passionate, and genuinely excited to share the depth of Kyoto’s history with us. He had a gift for explaining all the little details throughout the tour, whether we were visiting Buddhist temples, SRead more”

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Angkor Wat Small Group Tour and Sunset with Lunch Included - Bayon’s stone faces and Baphuon’s steep climb
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Angkor Wat Small Group Tour and Sunset with Lunch Included

12.Angkor Wat Small Group Tour and Sunset with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 398 reviews · from $26

Spend about 10 hours visiting Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm, Bayon, Baphuon, and Angkor Thom with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned transport. Enjoy a local lunch, palm sugar village stop, cold water, and towels. Guides such as Dara, Mony, Sam, and Phanne are praised for clear history, humor, and excellent photo tips.

“Absolutely fantastic tour, from the beginning till the end every seconds we had a wonderful time. Mr David (our tour guide) is an amazing person, he never let us feel off the guard even a single second throughout the day. His knowledge about all sites within the Park, his hospitality, attentiveness & sense of humour hard to put into words. And of course our driver so down to earth, caring, always smiling. For me this is one of tour I will remember for my lifetime. Thank so much for making our tour so much memorable. I highly recommend if you’re in search for great experience in the Angkar Archaeological Park.”

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Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch - Ferry logistics and the long road from Malta
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Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

13.Gozo Guided Day Trip Incl. Ggantija Temples and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 368 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $93

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Gozo by air-conditioned coach and ferry. Visit the ancient Ġgantija Temples, Dwejra Bay, Xlendi Bay, Victoria, and the Citadel, with a fixed-menu lunch and wine included. Guides such as Celine, Ian, Vincent, and John-Paul have led past departures. Expect a large group and a full, busy day.

“Exellent day with a knowledgeable, very organized guide. Great sights. I absolutely recommend it to everyone.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples and Boat Tour with Lunch - Bang Pa-In Palace and its mix of royal styles
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples and Boat Tour with Lunch

14.Ayutthaya Temples and Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 357 reviews · 1 day · from $82

Travel from Bangkok to Ayutthaya by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Luke, Sasha, Mod, or Steven. Visit Bang Pa-In Palace, three major temples, enjoy a riverside Thai lunch, and cruise past old ruins by long-tail boat. Small groups, hotel pickup, entrance fees, and lunch are included.

“Since we weren’t staying at a downtown hotel, we got a transfer back and forth from the place we were staying through a private driver, which was so convenient! Our tour guide, Luke, was fantastic, knowledgeable, and friendly. The summer place was so nice and cool, and the Wats were spectacular. I am so glad we did the 7 am tour since we finished the walking before lunch and then had a nice group lunch near the river, followed by a refreshing boat tour. It was a very pleasant tour!”

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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch - Single ATV or tandem bike?
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Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

15.Gorilla Cave ATV Bali Ubud, Monkey Forest, Temple, and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 295 reviews · from $75

Spend about 10 hours exploring Ubud by ATV and private vehicle. Ride through rice fields, plantations, tunnels, jungle, mud, rivers, and waterfalls with an instructor, then shower and eat a local buffet lunch. Finish at the Sacred Monkey Forest and Puseh Batuan Temple. Guides such as Krisda, Ardy, Radi, and Eka are praised for safe driving and cultural insight.

“It was a really fun experience and would do it again! The driver we had was also very lovely and made sure we got the most out of all our experiences.”

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